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Fw: Mayor’s blog this week-NMM concert

Lins Emails

Hi there,
I enclose a copy of an item that has appeared in the Eastleigh Mayor’s Blog.
 
What a great write up from the Mayor’s blog this week – Eastleigh Borough Council:
this is from their weekly newsletter:
 
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Saturday 21 July  – New Music Makers Summer Festival Concert – Deputy Mayor accompanied by Catherine O’Dea

I had the great pleasure of visiting Hedge End Village Hall for the New Music Makers Choir Summer Festival Concert. On arrival I was warmly welcomed setting the tone for what was to be a memorable celebration of music and camaraderie.

The New Music Makers did not disappoint, delivering an enchanting performance that showcased their versatility and passion. Their repertoire spanned a delightful mix of genres, ensuring that there was something for everyone to enjoy. From the tunes of the 1920s to the hits of today, the choir’s selections included musicals, rock, pop, choral pieces and jazz that captivated the audience. Each song was performed with enthusiasm and skill, under the baton of their amazing conductor/musical director who also entertained us with her own solo song.

During the interval we enjoyed a classic treat of tea and cake, served to us by the hardworking members of the choir. It was a great chance to chat to both choir members and other members of the audience. From my conversations I rather gathered that the choir have quite a dedicated following who try hard not to miss any of their performances.

My heartfelt thanks to the New Music Makers Choir for their outstanding performance and to everyone involved in organizing this wonderful event.

 

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Regards
Eric 

This Week’s AGM

Lins Emails
Good morning to you all,
I hope you have recovered from the hectic weekend we have had, what with our Summer Spectacular and then singing at St John’s Church yesterday afternoon.
A big thank you for all those that were able to come and help set up the hall ready for the afternoon, and those that stayed behind to help wash-up and clear-up afterwards, we were finished by 6.00pm.
Also, thanks for those that turned up yesterday at St John’s Church to help them celebrate their 150th Anniversary, and from that we have already received an enquiry from someone who was there to see if they could join us, so we have invited them to our first rehearsal we are back after the summer to see what we are about.
Now, onto some important business.  We are having our AGM on Thursday, so I enclose a copy of the following papers ready for you to read before the event:-
Agenda
Minutes of Last Year’s Meeting
Chairman’s Report
Treasurer’s Report and Accounts
Music Librarian’s Report
The Music Director’s Report will follow later once I have received it.
If you have any item which you wish to bring up in Any Other Business, can you let me know beforehand.
Well, that’s all for now, so I will see you on Thursday.
Bye for now.
Eric
pdf icon AGM-AGENDA-25-07-24.pdf
pdf icon NMM-AGM-2023-Minutes.pdf
pdf icon CR-2024.pdf
pdf icon YE-Mar-24-AGM-Treasurers-Report.pdf
pdf icon AGM-Accounts-Mar-24.pdf
pdf icon Music-Librarian-report-for-NMM-AGM-2024.pdf

This Week’s Rehearsal

Lins Emails
Good morning to you all,
Just to let you know that we will be going through the whole of the programme for the Summer Spectacular this week, including the solos, in the correct order.
Also, in readiness for the autumn, Tony will be giving out the Christmas music this week so that you can have a listen to the new pieces before we start back on the 5th September.  I enclose a copy of the music we will be singing for Christmas as some of the pieces are from last year’s programme.
Regarding Saturday, the hall will be open from 9.00am, so can any of you be there to help set up the tables and chairs whilst a few of us will be the lock-up getting the equipment and china.
In respect to the cakes, for those of you who have indicated that they will be bringing some, can you make sure that they are there ready for 12.00 midday.
As to the actual concert, we all need to be there by 1.15pm so that we can have a warm up and sort out where we are sitting, as the doors open at 2.00pm, which should be enough time for us to sort ourselves out.
The following Thursday will be our AGM, and I will send out the papers for that at the beginning of next week.
Looking to the future, we have been contacted by John Lewis, in West Quay, to see if we would like to sing there in the run up to Christmas.  We don’t have any dates yet, but the Committee has agreed that it is something we could do like we did before the pandemic struck back in 2020.  Following on from this, I decided to contact Haskins, in West End, to see if it was possible to go and sing there like we did before, and I have had a response from them and they have given us some dates.  The Committee has decided to go for the 19th and 20th December, singing at 6.00pm, although we know that we are singing for the Dementia Support Group on the afternoon of both dates, but we felt it was an opportunity not to be missed. In the meantime, I will contact John Lewis and see what dates they have available.
Well, that’s all for now, so I will see you on Thursday.
Bye for now.
Eric
pdf icon Christmas-2024-Programme.pdf

St Johns Church 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Lins Emails
Hi there,
Here is a list of songs that Chris has selected for us to sing on Sunday afternoon at St Johns Church:-
Rhythm of Life
Java Jive (I’ll probably play a light accompaniment with it as we are down in numbers)
To Make You Feel My Love
A Million Dreams
Shenandoah
Someone to Watch Over Me
Viva La Vida

If Roy is there it might be nice to include his solo “This nearly was mine” as he is part of St. Johns.
We are programmed to start at 2.30pm, so if you could be there for 2.00pm so that we can get set up and into place ready for a 2.30pm start.
Regards
Eric

This Week’s Rehearsal and Forthcoming AGM

Lins Emails
Good evening to you all,
Firstly, this week we will be running through the programme for the Summer Spectacular, and we will have our normal break at 8.45, and finish at 9.45.
Secondly, I enclose a copy of the Agenda and Minutes of the Previous AGM ready for this year’s AGM which will be held on Thursday, 25th July at the Church Hall, at 7.30pm.
We are still looking for cake makers for the Summer Spectacular, so if you could put your name down on the list, it would be much appreciated.
Lastly, we have had a request from St Johns C of E Church, further up the road from the Methodist Church, who are celebrating their 150th anniversary, and have asked if our choir is available to come and sing at the celebration on Sunday, 21st July, somewhere between 1.30 and 2.00pm, for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.  Can you let me know asap if you are able to attend this event before we respond to them.
Well, that’s all for now, so I will see some of you at the L:ocal Vocals on Tuesday at Sunnycroft Residential Home, Moorgreen Road, at 1.45 for 2.00pm, or on Thursday at our rehearsal.
Bye for now.
Eric
pdf icon AGM-AGENDA-25-07-24.pdf
pdf icon NMM-AGM-2023-Minutes.pdf

This Week’s Rehearsal

Lins Emails
Hi there,
Just to let you know what’s happening this week.
We will be finishing again at 9.15pm so that we can audition the solos for the concert.
We are looking for two members of the choir who can stay behind and act as adjudicators for the solos as we have eight solos/duets/small groups, and only five places in the programme.
With regards to the Summer Spectacular, we need some cakes to feed the audience.  We are looking for either Victoria Sponge, Lemon Drizzle or Chocolate Fudge.  There will be list on the table as you come, so if you are able to make some, please put your name down for which ever one you can provide for us.
Just a reminder as to what we are wearing at the Summer Spectacular as some of you may not have read the previous emails or been to the rehearsals when we have spoken about it.
For the Ladies:- White Tops (not Vest Tops), Black Trousers, Black Hosiery and Black Shoes.  You can where whatever jewellery you want and can even wear a scarf or flower to brighten up your costume.
For the Men:- White Shirts, Black Trousers, Black Socks and Black Shoes.
Well, that’s all for now, so see you tomorrow night.
Bye for now.
Eric